Books by "Steven A. Nash"
5 books found
The definitive introduction to game theory This comprehensive textbook introduces readers to the principal ideas and applications of game theory, in a style that combines rigor with accessibility. Steven Tadelis begins with a concise description of rational decision making, and goes on to discuss strategic and extensive form games with complete information, Bayesian games, and extensive form games with imperfect information. He covers a host of topics, including multistage and repeated games, bargaining theory, auctions, rent-seeking games, mechanism design, signaling games, reputation building, and information transmission games. Unlike other books on game theory, this one begins with the idea of rationality and explores its implications for multiperson decision problems through concepts like dominated strategies and rationalizability. Only then does it present the subject of Nash equilibrium and its derivatives. Game Theory is the ideal textbook for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students. Throughout, concepts and methods are explained using real-world examples backed by precise analytic material. The book features many important applications to economics and political science, as well as numerous exercises that focus on how to formalize informal situations and then analyze them. Introduces the core ideas and applications of game theory Covers static and dynamic games, with complete and incomplete information Features a variety of examples, applications, and exercises Topics include repeated games, bargaining, auctions, signaling, reputation, and information transmission Ideal for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students Complete solutions available to teachers and selected solutions available to students
Minjy the Robot is a fiction e-book for middle grade readers ages 8 to 12. Have you ever wondered why people like robots? Maybe it's because they seem to help people and appear to be good. What about Minjy the Robot? Is Minjy a good robot that helps people? Perhaps there is a mysterious side to her that no one knows about. What will Minjy do when she meets the villain? Will their plan succeed? From a faraway place where robots come from, Minjy now finds herself in a beautiful, new land where people are happy and good. Minjy is faced with a challenge which she is determined to overcome. While she tries to help people, Minjy nevertheless struggles with a strange secret that could harm her. She sets out on her fascinating journey and meets a host of characters – some good, and others not so good. This unpredictable story unfolds with many twists and turns along the way. Readers will be introduced to some meaningful life lessons while learning that goodness ultimately prevails. This e-book is the first in the series. Readers who enjoy this story can continue to follow Minjy's adventures in the sequel, Minjy the Robot Returns; in the third e-book, Minjy the Robot - A Pirate's Life; in the fourth e-book, Minjy the Robot in Glitter City; and in the fifth e-book, Minjy the Robot and the Search for Wing Wong. Happy reading!
Minjy the Robot Returns is a fiction e-book for middle grade readers ages 8 to 12. It is the sequel to the first book, Minjy the Robot. This story is the second in the series. It's great to get a second chance, and that's exactly what happens in Minjy the Robot Returns. It is often the case that both children and grown-ups have the opportunity to learn from their mistakes. After all, no one is perfect, and we are all likely to stumble on the path of life sooner or later. Eventually, we realize that mistakes are a common part of life and give us the chance to learn, grow, and become the best that we can be. In Minjy the Robot Returns, Minjy now finds herself in a new place with new people, as well as some old ones from the past. Readers will be entertained by the introduction of several new characters, as well as many new plots that are filled with valuable life lessons. Minjy's change for the better is truly heartwarming! As in the original story of Minjy the Robot, the theme that goodness prevails continues. As is often the case, this new book is a gentle blend of life's ups and downs, as well as many tender, loving moments. Readers who enjoy this story can continue to follow Minjy's adventures in the third e-book, Minjy the Robot - A Pirate's Life; in the fourth e-book, Minjy the Robot in Glitter City; and in the fifth e-book, Minjy the Robot and the Search for Wing Wong. Happy reading!
Specially selected from The New Palgrave Dictionary of Economics 2nd edition, each article within this compendium covers the fundamental themes within the discipline and is written by a leading practitioner in the field. A handy reference tool.